How to Act on Your Intuition
It Starts With Communication
As Ashley shared on the cover, intuition is our body’s way of letting us know we should pay attention to something. For our clients who suspect a spouse is being unfaithful to them, their intuition might start to give them some signals. They notice little things: distance, no warmth, no intimacy. These signs result in a feeling that something is just not right and that the relationship needs help. The problem comes when people dismiss their intuition and don’t act on what they are feeling. Rather than ignore these feelings, you can act on them in ways to live a healthier and happier life. To start, it’s time to have a conversation with your spouse about what you’re noticing. Communication is at the heart of any relationship, and the only way to move on from whatever is troubling you is to talk about it. If the prospect of this conversation makes you nervous, consider how you can build your confidence going into the conversation. Write down what you want to say and sit on it for a day or two to refine your thoughts. Having an outline of the conversation can help you feel more ready to go into it. You could practice what you want to say with a trusted friend or loved one. Power poses, like the warrior pose from yoga, can also help you get in the right mindset to tackle tough topics, despite how funny they may feel. When you sit down to have the conversation with your spouse, bring up what you’ve been noticing without judgment. Try to be genuinely concerned rather than accusatory. While their strange behavior could be infidelity, it could be something else entirely.
Maybe they’re having a hard time at work or experiencing a family problem they haven’t told you about. The first step is to sit down and communicate.
If the problem persists or you find you’re not able to have an honest, constructive conversation, you could bring up going to counseling together so you can develop other ways of communicating. Remember that even if you’ve drifted apart, your common goal is to get to the root of the issue. By approaching it from a collaborative, rather than combative, perspective, you can have an open conversation and better decide where you want to go from here.
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The Best Grilled Summer Vegetables
Inspired by DinnerAtTheZoo.com
ingredients
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1 tsp salt
onion, red bell peppers, baby carrots, and yellow squash are great on the grill)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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5 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 lbs assorted vegetables, trimmed and halved (asparagus, mushrooms, red
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
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Prepare the grill at medium-high heat.
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In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Brush vegetables with olive oil and place in a large bowl. Top with lemon juice and seasoning mixture. Toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
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Grill vegetables in batches, cooking 3–5 minutes on each side until browned and tender. (Carrots will cook longer, 6–9 minutes per side.) Remove from the grill, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
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